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Virginia State Convention.Third day.
Friday, February 15, 1861.
The ladies gallery was crowded at an early hour, and, as on the previous day, many representatives of the fair sex were accommodated with seats elsewhere.
When the front doors were thrown open, the throng that had congregated on the steps and in the passages made a desperate rush for the seats, which were almost instantaneously filled.
The Convention was called to order at 12 o'clock, by President Janney.
Prayer by the Rev. Jas. A. Duncan, of the Broad Street M. E. Church.
The President announced the first business in order to be the
Election of second Doorkeeper.
Mr. Forues nominated J. J. Winn, of Albemarle.
Mr. McComas nominated Henry S. Coleman, of Stafford.
Mr. Gregory nominated Roscoe Burke, of King William.
Mr. Tredway nominated S. H. Joter, of Richmond.
Mr. Speed nominated Wm. Josiah Leake, of Goochland.
Mr. Cox nominated Wm. Welch, of Chesterfield.